January 9th 2025.
It's no secret that Arsenal has been struggling under the guidance of Mikel Arteta. Former player Emmanuel Petit has voiced his opinion on what he believes is the key to turning the Gunners' season around. In particular, Petit is feeling frustrated and annoyed by the inconsistent performances of Gabriel Martinelli.
Despite being title contenders in the past two seasons, Arsenal has struggled to maintain consistency this year. They have dropped points in nine out of their 20 league games and currently sit six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand. The recent 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final has only added to the frustration, as it was a great opportunity for silverware.
With the January transfer window in full swing, Arsenal is being linked to multiple players. Petit, however, believes that at least three new signings are necessary for the team to improve. While the need for a new striker has been widely discussed, Petit also believes that a left-winger and attacking midfielder would greatly benefit the team.
Speaking to DisCasino, Petit expressed his frustration with the current performances of Martinelli. He believes that Arsenal should have made more signings in the summer and that the January transfer market is tough for finding good players at a reasonable price. He also mentioned that it is not Arteta's policy to spend absurd amounts of money on players.
Petit has a suggestion for Arsenal's wing problems - Marcus Rashford. The wantaway star from Manchester United has been linked to the Gunners, and Petit believes he would be an interesting signing. With Rashford expressing his desire for a new challenge, it is possible that he may move abroad, but Petit believes that Arsenal should try to sign him.
Competition for a spot in the starting lineup is crucial for any team, and Petit believes that Arsenal needs to strengthen their bench. He pointed out the quality that Liverpool has on their bench and believes that Arsenal should aim for the same. While there have been rumors of the Gunners being interested in Nico Williams, Petit believes that he would only join Barcelona if he leaves Athletic Bilbao.
Petit also commented on the Raheem Sterling situation, stating that it has not worked out for Arsenal. He believes that Rashford would benefit from playing under a manager who trusts him and that Arteta should keep an eye on the situation at Manchester United. Despite not being at his best recently, Petit believes that Rashford's quality does not just disappear and he would thrive under the right environment.
As Arsenal faces crucial games against Manchester United and Tottenham in the FA Cup and Premier League, respectively, Petit's words will surely be on the minds of the players. The Gunners also have a tough game against Aston Villa before resuming their Champions League campaign, where they will be aiming for automatic qualification to the knockout stages.
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